Full-Time Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Prep

Compass Group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef by preparing and cooking foods, coordinating kitchen activities, and stepping in when the Executive Chef is away.

The role requires previous cooking experience, offers a competitive hourly wage of $22–$25, and a benefits package. Join a campus dining team focused on quality, customer service, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, and performance reviews.
• Stores food in designated areas following all food safety procedures.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils and keeps workstation clean.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Explains daily menu items to associates and customers.
• Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitors inventory and deliveries; informs supervisor when supplies are low.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Compass Group USA in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef by preparing and cooking foods, coordinating kitchen activities, and stepping in when the Executive Chef is away.

The role requires previous cooking experience, offers a competitive hourly wage of $22–$25, and a benefits package. Join a campus dining team focused on quality, customer service, and opportunities for growth.